Middle School Educational Assistant

About the role

Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus Middle School is seeking an Educational Assistant to support a team of four core kumu and approximately 80 students. This is a regular, full-time position working Monday - Friday from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students outside of classroom instructional periods (recess, before/after school, and lunch period)
• Ensures safety, security, order and accountability in the classroom during teacher release time
• Assists with standardized test administration
• Substitutes as classroom teacher during emergency teacher absences
• Organizes and coordinates classroom, grade level and/or school-wide activities and events
• Provides direct instructional support to students as requested under the direction of classroom teachers

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of applicable (K-12) age children
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility to adapt to change
• Ability to teach lesson plans as directed by teacher

Qualifications

• Experience with direct instruction or direct instructional support in a K-12 classroom
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction in K-12 school education
• Experience working with applicable (K-12) age children
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture

Skills

• Effective classroom management
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs. KS offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes physical, mental, and financial well-being benefits for our employee ʻohana.

Pay

Pay Range: 26.40 - 35.42 Hourly

Schedule

Regular, Full-Time Position: Monday - Friday, 6:45 am - 3:30 pm